Enrollment
238
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parker, SD
Parker Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Parker Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 465427000487
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Elementary - 02 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Parker, SD.
School address
District: Parker School District 60-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465427000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parker Elementary - 02
Parker Elementary - 02 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Parker, South Dakota, enrolling 238 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Parker School District 60-4 spends $10,459 per pupil, 22% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Parker School District 60-4 also operates Parker High School - 01 (141 students) and Parker Jr. High - 03 (74 students) alongside Parker Elementary - 02.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parker Elementary - 02 compares
Parker Elementary - 02 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 64% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Parker Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parker School District 60-4, which includes Parker Elementary - 02.
$10,459
Per student
-22%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 39.3%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Parker Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker Jr. High - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parker Elementary - 02
How many students attend Parker Elementary - 02?
Parker Elementary - 02 has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parker, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary - 02 is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker Elementary - 02?
10.3% of students at Parker Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Parker Elementary - 02 is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Parker, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Elementary - 02?
Parker Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parker Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Parker, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Parker on the city page.
Is Parker Elementary - 02 a good school?
Parker Elementary - 02 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Parker School District 60-4?
Besides Parker Elementary - 02, Parker School District 60-4 also operates Parker High School - 01 (141 students) and Parker Jr. High - 03 (74 students). See the Parker School District 60-4 district page for the complete list.
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